Oilers visit the Flyers after Draisaitl’s 2-goal game

Edmonton Oilers (34-17-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (24-26-7, in the Metropolitan Division)

Philadelphia; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Oilers -193, Flyers +160; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers visit the Philadelphia Flyers after Leon Draisaitl’s two-goal game against the Colorado Avalanche in the Oilers’ 5-4 loss.

Philadelphia has a 24-26-7 record overall and a 13-13-1 record on its home ice. The Flyers have gone 7-11-2 in games they serve more penalty minutes than their opponents.

Edmonton has a 34-17-4 record overall and a 16-7-2 record on the road. The Oilers have scored 182 total goals (3.3 per game) to rank eighth in the league.

Saturday’s game is the second time these teams meet this season. The Oilers won 4-3 in overtime in the previous matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Travis Konecny has 22 goals and 39 assists for the Flyers. Tyson Foerster has three goals over the past 10 games.

Draisaitl has 40 goals and 43 assists for the Oilers. Corey Perry has scored five goals and added one assist over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Flyers: 3-6-1, averaging 1.6 goals, 2.6 assists, three penalties and 6.8 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

Oilers: 5-4-1, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.5 assists, 3.8 penalties and 7.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Flyers: None listed.

Oilers: None listed.

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